How many people does a hot air balloon take?

If you plan on booking a hot air balloon ride, you may ask yourself how many people can fit in a hot air balloon? Most hot air balloons are equipped to carry 1 pilot and 2 passengers. Based on the balloon and basket size, some models and configurations can carry larger groups, ranging from 4 to 60 people.



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How many persons can go up in a balloon ? The most common model can welcome 1 pilot and 2 passengers. But the ones made for group flights have a bigger capacity: between 4 and 10 passengers. More than 32 passengers can fly in the biggest hot-air balloons ever made !

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The majority of hot air balloons do not have built-in seating, nor can they allow portable seats for safety reasons. So you, unfortunately, will not be able to sit down during a hot air balloon ride. But railings are available, and your pilot will cover any of your additional safety concerns.

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According to the FAA's Aviation Accident Database, hot air ballooning is the safest form of air travel and is rarely involved in aviation crashes. In fact, the FAA has discovered that driving a car is more likely to result in injury than flying in an aeroplane or hot air balloon!

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HOW LONG IS AN AVERAGE BALLOON FLIGHT? Usually a balloon flight lasts about an hour. At an average wind speed of about 5 mph, a balloon will fly 2 – 8 miles. Ground crews follow the balloon, talking on the radio with the pilot.

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Hot air balloons must also rise around 1,000 feet above the ground when in the air. Even if you were to break the 3,000 feet legal limit, you run the risk of traveling in dangerous conditions. The higher a hot air balloon rises, the more unpredictable the weather and winds are.

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You should not have recently undergone any surgeries. You should not fly if you have back or leg problems. You cannot fly if you have a cast on. You cannot fly if you are on oxygen.

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The majority of hot air balloons do not have built-in seating, nor can they allow portable seats for safety reasons. So you, unfortunately, will not be able to sit down during a hot air balloon ride. But railings are available, and your pilot will cover any of your additional safety concerns.

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Propane, the fuel used almost exclusively in hot air ballooning, has the additional advantage of being readily available and quite inexpensive in today's energy-scarce world. Also called liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, it is a by-product of the petroleum-manufacturing process.

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Most balloon flights take place between April and October. You can fly in winter, but the weather is likely to be worse. The best weather for hot air balloon flying is blue skies, light winds, and little or no rain.

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Oxygen Use in Hot Air Ballooning Well, the same principle applies to hot air balloons. At around 10,000 feet (about 3,000 meters), the amount of oxygen in the air decreases enough to potentially affect passengers, leading to altitude sickness. Flights above 14,000 feet require that all passengers and pilots use oxygen.

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Are hot air balloon rides worth it? The answer is that it depends on you! If you love adventure and aren't afraid of heights, then a hot air balloon ride is something you should try at least once in your lifetime. But if you're not a morning person or have trouble walking, you might want to consider another activity.

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Finally, hot air balloons require a lot of upkeep and maintenance, and you can only use them in certain weather conditions. All these factors make hot air balloon rides more expensive than other forms of transportation. However, many people believe that the cost is worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Stand Throughout The Duration Of Your Trip The gondola basket attached with the hot air balloon doesn't have chairs for you to sit back on. The ride shall last for an hour or a few so be prepared to stand for throughout the duration of your hot air balloon trip.

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What if I need to go to the bathroom? There are no bathroom facilities available on balloons! As flights can last over an hour, you need to make sure that you take a bathroom break before take-off.

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Per FAA regulations, passengers clearly under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot and will not be flown. Refunds will not be given for those who arrive in such a state. Please do not bring alcoholic drinks on board and please for your safety and enjoyment do not drink alcohol prior to your flight.

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